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Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Rainhill (RNH)

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24

train journeys
per day

134

miles (216 kms)

4hrs 59 mins

fastest journey

05:38 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Cathays (CYS) to Rainhill (RNH)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Cathays and Rainhill , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cathays to Rainhill is approximately 134 miles (216 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 52 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Rainhill.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cathays to Rainhill. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 59 mins.

Journeys from Cathays to Rainhill Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:38
    5 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    11:22
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:01
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    07:31
    5 hrs 2 changes
    12:31
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    08:31
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:01
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    14:21
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    09:31
    4 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    10:31
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:01
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    11:31
    4 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    12:31
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:01
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    17:30
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    13:31
    4 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    14:31
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    19:21
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    15:31
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    20:21
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    16:01
    5 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    21:29
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    16:46
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    21:33
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    17:31
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    22:21
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    18:01
    5 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    23:22
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    18:31
    5 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    00:04
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill
  • Mon 6th May
    19:46
    5 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    01:15
    Cathays
    Rainhill
    Cathays to Rainhill

About Cathays Station

Station name Cathays (CYS)
Address Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Rainhill Station

Station name Rainhill (RNH)
Address Rainhill station, Station Road, Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 0LL
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 23:50
Tuesday 06:00 - 23:50
Wednesday 06:00 - 23:50
Thursday 06:00 - 23:50
Friday 06:00 - 23:50
Saturday 06:00 - 23:50
Sunday 08:45 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cathays and Rainhill

The travel time between Cathays and Rainhill by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 59 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cathays and Rainhill vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Cathays and Rainhill can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cathays & Rainhill. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Cathays and Rainhill.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cathays and Rainhill, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.